About the Fibers Program

The fibers program lays the foundation for careers in surface design and weaving. Students develop technical proficiency and creative design skills while learning traditional and contemporary fibers processes, including a wide variety of methods for fabric dyeing/patterning, fabric manipulation, floor loom weaving, and other related fibers processes.

“With emphasis on exploration and experimentation, close interaction with the professor, the resident artist and visiting artists, students are encouraged to develop a body of work well-grounded in technical proficiency and creative ideas.” – Jeanne Brady

Studio Profile

• Learn and refine skills in a variety of weaving and surface design methods

• Have access to excellent facilities and equipment

• Receive individual attention

• Enjoy 7,500 square feet of studio space including a well-vented dye kitchen and screen-print darkroom

• Weave on 4- to 16-harness floor looms

• Work on large print tables for painting and screen printing

• Explore the contemporary interpretation of traditional fiber processes